DEPARTMENT OF LAND SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS

Assistant Professor (four posts) (Ref. 16061713)

The Department is seeking highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals with research expertise in one of the following areas: Computer Science (Computer Vision/Machine Learning), Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, Land/Utility Surveying, Spatial Data Science, Spatial Statistics or Urban related sciences.

The appointees will be required to (a) conduct researches that lead to high-quality publications and awards of external research grants; (b) undertake teaching duties in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (c) supervise student projects and theses; and (d) undertake relevant administrative duties.

Applicants should (a) have a doctoral degree in a relevant area; (b) have the relevant research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs), with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level being an advantage; and (c) demonstrate the potential for establishing significant externally funded research programmes.

Please visit the website at http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Department.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointments will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application
Please submit application form by clicking Apply Now; by fax at 2764 3374; in person to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon; or by mail to the above address. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.